In addition to capability and maximum uptime, reducing costs is a key concern for commercial customers, said Scott Kunselman, Vice President Dodge Truck. With dominant commercial-grade performance, durability and dependability, the 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs not only meet the specialized needs of business customers, but does so with a work-truck that delivers the best fuel economy in the Class 4 and 5 segments.

Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs feature numerous class-leading attributes and boast a standard Cummins turbodiesel in a 6.7-liter displacement and a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. Together with class-leading brakes and pistons, a standard diesel exhaust brake system extends brake life while giving the driver increased control.With a commercial-grade frame (50,000-psi steel) to maximize strength and reduce weight, flat clean frame rails help facilitate ease of aftermarket upfits or retrofits.

WHAT™S NEW FOR 2009

¢Confirmation of significant brake-wear advantage front brakes last three times longer and rear brakes last four times long than Ford

¢Cummins diesel offers 50-state emissions package and exterior label that allows drivers to idle without timing restrictions in California and other ARB (Air Resource Board) states

¢Certified for up to 1,172 lbs. payload advantage over Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs

Loaded with a big-truck look and feel, an enormous crosshair grille and large headlamps are the dominant focal point of a vehicle that not only conveys commercial power and vigor, but also retains the most recognizable design signature of any mid-size truck on the market.

Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are available in three trim levels: ST, SLT and Laramie.

Further separating itself from the competition, the Cummins diesel also offers a 50-state emissions package and exterior label that allows drivers to idle without timing restrictions in California and other ARB (Air Resource Board) states. Dodge is the only manufacturer that meets this new, stringent emissions requirement.

The 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission both with Power Take-Off (PTO) capability. The standard diesel exhaust brake system, along with class-leading front brakes and pistons, provide extended brake life and increased driver control while contributing to enhanced safety performance. Best-in-class brake rotors and calipers, along with standard four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS), ensure superior safety and crash-avoidance capability.Based on a 5,000 mile independent test, the brakes on the Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab last more than three times longer than the brakes on the Ford F-550 Chassis Cab.

The 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs have been verified with considerably increased PTO pump rating a 55 percent increase in gallons per minute in order to provide more power, muscle and capability for pumps, lifts and hydraulic use. Showcasing even more commercial capability and power, they are also now certified for up to a 1,172 lbs. payload advantage over comparably equipped Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs.

The Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab lineup of 4×2, 4×4, dual-rear-wheel, regular and Quad Cab® models are Job-rated, meaning they are designed, engineered, tested and built to meet the rigid standards of commercial truck buyers. All models provide expanded capability and durability with a commercial-grade chassis mated to a one-piece C-channel rear-frame rail (50,000 psi steel strength).